The Ability to Generalize the Results of a Study to Individuals

question 32

Multiple Choice

The ability to generalize the results of a study to individuals not in the study is called:

• A) Internal validity
• B) Temporal validity
• C) Ecological validity
• D) Population validity

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Definitions:

Price Discrimination

The practice of selling the same product to different buyers at different prices, based on factors other than cost.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the actual amount they pay.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing to sell a good for and the actual amount they receive by selling it at the market price.

Direct Price Discrimination

The practice of charging different prices to different consumers for the same product or service, based on the buyer's willingness to pay.